TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
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Williamsburg Christmas Walking Tour 1 hr
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
AverageTop 50% in Williamsburg
9 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Williamsburg
- 1 hr
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Colonial Williamsburg’s handcrafted holiday decorations, hear the stories behind its traditions, and gather ideas for making your own.
About this tour
Discover the holiday spirit of Colonial Williamsburg on a leisurely one-hour walk among its historic buildings and handcrafted Christmas decorations. This Williamsburg Christmas walking tour brings the stories behind the season’s distinctive displays to life.
As you stroll through the city, admire decorations made by Colonial Williamsburg employees and residents, and pause to photograph some of the most memorable designs. Your guide shares how the celebration began, how the decorations became a tradition, and the religious, humorous, and heartfelt customs that have endured through the centuries. You’ll also hear how the decorations are made and take home practical tips for creating similar pieces yourself.
Meet your guide at the intersection of Duke of Gloucester and Palace Green Streets. The tour takes place outdoors, and parking is available at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Choose this Williamsburg Christmas walking tour for a relaxed way to enjoy the city’s seasonal craftsmanship and history with family.
Highlights
- Admire handcrafted Christmas decorations across historic Colonial Williamsburg
- Hear how the colony’s distinctive holiday celebration began
- Learn the stories behind religious, humorous, and heartfelt traditions
- Pick up tips for making similar decorations at home
What's included
Included
- Tips and tricks for making similar decorations yourself
- History of how Colonial Williamsburg began its unique seasonal celebration
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.00 / 5 · 5 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
5.00 / 5 · 4 reviews
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Important information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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- Wheelchair-accessible transportation options are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Stories are told outdoors, outside Colonial Williamsburg
- Meet at the intersection of Duke of Gloucester and Palace Green Streets
- Parking is available at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Williamsburg
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0. Top 50% in Williamsburg means it ranks in the top 50% of tours in Williamsburg by this score.
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